Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare to watch a decent into madness ;).
Rush Zone Legends Retold
Season 2 retold
Episode 13: Friendships will heal the heart
Lucus Oil Stadium; Combine...
His eyes were baggy and tired, everyone there knew he had not been sleeping very well recently. Dispite this he kept at work, these draftees needed all the support they could get. HE HAD TO KEEP GOING-
?: Hey, Stallion?
Stallion jumped seeing Gil Brandt, looking at him in concern.
Stallion: Oh uh H-hi Gil. I-I wasn't expecting to see you here today H-How are you?
Gil Brandt: Fine but-are you okay? Everyone has been telling me you and the others have been off these past two weeks, since the Super Bowl ended.
Stallion gave a weak chuckle and grin. He looked around seeing a group of potentials talking with a coach wearing a red jacket. He looked back at Gil.
Stallion: Just a bit tired from all the hard work. I'm al-
Travis Kelce: HEY! WE GOT SOME FOLKS COLLAPSED ON THE FIELD!
...Stallion WISHED THE PROBLEMS WOULD JUST STOP.
Next day; Canton Ohio, Bulldog...
Ricky: Okay, i was not expecting Canton to get this cold I'm freezing!
The Guardians were sitting at the Bulldog trying to keep warm-key word try as Troy, Tua and Marty were having a slushy of all things in winter.
Troy: Guess the drinks are not helping.
Ricky: NOPE.
They chuckled as Ricky leaned back on the chair.
Ricky: Oh it would be nice to have even a little bit of warmth. This winter weather is brutal.
Ish for some reason thought back to a CERTAIN WINTER INCIDENT back in 2010.
Ish: Trust me, this is tame to the winters in places like Illinois or Minnesota.
Ricky:-VERY GOOD POINT. But my preferred weather for playing football is in the sun. Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Fransisco 49ers, of course my personal fave the Arizona Cardinals; would play for them any day of the week...have I mentioned I'm cold.
Marty: *getting more of the slushy* Five including the examples if you like.
Ish smiled as he finished the pin ball game.
Ish: Complete one-eighty to the winters in San Diego, right Ash-*worry* Ash?
Ash was slumped over the chair brim in worry.
Ash: Oh-Yeah..so, speaking of San Diego-
Charles Reynolds: *walks in* Hey there!
All boys: Hey Mr. Reynolds!
Charles Reynolds: Ash, did you tell your friends the news?
Ash: Was about too.
Marty: Everything okay?
Ash: *Worried smile* Yeah..you see when summer break comes, My dad and I are heading back to San Diego for a vacation, little sun and surf. Also, i get to bring on friend.
Ish bit his lip on that.
Ish's thoughts: That what that call was-
Few hours before...
Ish was about to head out when he overheard Torgo talk on the phone with Shock.
Shock (otherline): -She's really worried you know. She's got more friends and she really cherishes them all, so-this is going to make here worry on who to choose.
Torgo: That is a tough decision. It's not just her and Ish anymore, they got friends now-though to be honest, I'm glad they have this situation. It's better than being bullied.
present...
Tua: -Can I come? I never seen the pacific ocean, and before you ask me and my family left when I was a baby so I never really seen it.
Ish's thoughts returned as he turned to his friends...yeah, his friends. As much as he wanted Ash to choose him, he knew that they had more friends now- friends he and Ash cherished. Ricky shivered.
Ash: Take it Canton winters are getting to you?
Ricky: Oh yeah, That's a good reason to go to San Diego with you.
Troy: SAME. Just thinking about those waves *to surfing moves* tell me this stance doesn't scream ultimate surfer, they would be screaming.
Ish: *gets up* All right all right, let's chill guys. Ash has a big decision so let's give her some time.
Marty: *playful smile* You sure your not just saying that cause of me and my reason; after all remember what your Chargers did to my Browns in 2004.
Ish: *smirks* Still salty on that shut out.
Marty chased after him as they laughed, Ish happy that he manage to derail what could of been a situation...and the ground shoke a bit making them stop.
Ash: Think I know who that is.
Hall of Fame...
BANG! BANG BANG!
Torgo: *sternly* FREAKY! DEAKY!
The stadium next to the Hall of fame skies were alight with fireworks that blinded the public momentary as the twins laughed in the air. Torgo and his team ran after them as they shot from the air to the group.
Twins: WE BROKE REALITY!
Rush Lee managed to catch them, sending him to the ground as the fireworks began to finish up.
Shock: *stunned* SHARDS OF THE CORE.
Freaky D: That was absolutely incredible! TOTALLY WORTH IT!
Deaky D: I know! We should do that at the Hall of fame game!
Torgo: *sternly* NO. NO WE SHALL NOT. -sighs- I swear those teens, why did they give the twins fireworks of all things.
Spads: Where are they anyway?
?: Taken care of.
Spike walked over, now wearing a new dark blue and gold stripe uniform with a dark red jacket. He had a smirk on his face as he looked at the sky.
Spike: Well now we know what happens when you give the twins ALOT of gunpowder...they make the fireworks brake the fabric of reality and fantasy while also nearly short-curciting RZ.
Shock: So, you gave the works?
Spike: *walks with them* Hey, part of security for a reason.
It had been two weeks since the actual Super Bowl, the Ravens winning the season. Spike had choosen to help with Security, all the Legends catching up with eachother reminiscing on fun memories.
Rush Lee: I heard Ash got a third ticket in hand from Bolt, Troy and the others are going to be hounding her on wanting to go.
Torgo: Ah you heard. Was actually talking with Shock about it this morning. Hope Ish is alright with all this.
Freaky D: Well I don't see the argument, I mean they can go to San Diego all the time with their roles.
Deaky D: No need to hound on whose going where. Perks of being a Guardian after all, no need to fight.
Shock: Would be a good idea for you guys to talk to the boys on that...besides, there's alot more worry that just going to the beach.
They went quiet as they entered the Hall of Fame.
Spads: You noticed how distant most of the Rusherz have been lately?
They all nodded.
Torgo: Yeah-Think their still stress on what I told them about RZ, Warren and Sidekick. -sighs- I-I should of waited on telling them-
Spike: *Places hand on his shoulder* Torgo you had no idea they would react like that. I think there's more going on in the background than just that bombshell.
Spads: I agree, we have to ask them when we seen them all next time. We should be there for them during all this.
Torgo: *small smile* Yeah, great idea. I'll try and call Liberty to set up a meeting between all of us.
At that Rush Lee got a text.
Rush Lee: *reads it* Troy and the others are heading home. *smiles* Think we might be able to solve one of the problems.
Torgo: Good. Well, let's head back to work; Also Freaky, Deaky, DON'T SENT OFF ANY MORE FIREWORKS.
The twins laughed as they headed inside.
Meanwhile..
Wildcard groaned as he sat down, Dropkick checking on his vitals.
Wildcard: That machine of yours is a failure.
Dropkick: Was running at full capacity before you left form Indianapolis. Perhaps a malfunction.
Wildcard: GREAT..Well, i need to get back to Indianapolis and finish.
Dropkick: Sir-are you sure? Not to question but, *looks around* Your not seeing the raven again?
Wildcard visibly flinched at that, knowing that he made a scene at the HOK that Dropkick saw on the had been extremely hesitant having Wildcard out and about after that show.
Wildcard: I PROMISE I AM NOT SEEING THE RAVEN. Have not since that day. Don't think about all that and just followed orders.
Dropkick: Sir?
Wildcard: Look, why not you try and get the Colt's Megacore if your SO WORRIED about me losing it.
Dropkick nodded as he left Wildcard alone.
Dropkick: *to himself* I'll do SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT.
Ash's House, the next day...
Shock: -Okay. Name the person who was the general in the Civil war before he became president.
Shock was helping Ash study while her father did paperwork for his job. Ash closed her eyes in thought, then nodded.
Ash: Ulysses S. Grant.
Shock: *Smiles* CORRECT! And that's the last one. You should be ready for the history test in a few days.
Ash smiled as he father went over, having finished his work.
Charles Reynolds: See your done Hon.
Ash: Yeah...*worry* Hey dad? Who do you think I should take on our summer trip to San Diego.
Charles Reynolds: Well that a decision you have to make snuggle bunny.
Shock chuckled at that while Ash blushed with a small smile.
Shock: Snuggle Bunny, that is cute.
Ash: Dad...
Charles Reynolds: Not cool anymore?
Shock: Well I think it's adorable. I need to hear how you got that nickname.
Ash and Charles chuckled, when Ash's phone rang. She took it out and looked at the text.
Marty (text): Hey, the twins told me you had alot on your mind so they suggested that me and the others take you out for a round of catch.
There, a knock on the door was heard as Ash chuckled, getting up with Shock and opening the door. Troy, Rush Lee, Marty, Freaky, Deaky, Ricky and Spike were there bundled up as Troy held the football.
Troy: *chuckles* OR-We could just come.
Rush Lee: I thought it would be a good idea to talk to her in person than-texting? Marty you still have not told me what LLTTF means.
Ash chuckled as Shock shoke his head.
Shock: Guys.
Spike: We thought it would be a good idea taking some worries off your head with that decision. Not to mention you all have a test coming up so best to let of steam.
Ash: Thanks guys. Where's Tua and Spads?
Troy: Tiny's waiting at the park with Spads, they got done early with studying.
Ash: Okay...well, let's get going guys!
Charles Reynolds: You two have fun!
Ash and Shock got their winter gear on with smiles.
Both: SEE YOU DAD!
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Later on the field...
Laughter was heard as the Guardians played on the field with the Legends watching.
Spike: COME ON LIL BIRD, SHOW THEM THOSE SEPRHANTINE MOVES I TAUGHT YA!
Ricky dodged a tackle by Troy but was tackled by Ash, both falling to the ground laughing as the others followed.
Ash: i need this. Thanks guys...to be honest I was worried you-
Marty: Would fight for San Diego...was going to but-well, *eyes the Legends* They talked to us and made some valid points.
Ash: *eye raise* Such as?
Troy: Well we kinda can go to those locations any time with the idea of being Guardians. Not to mention from what RL told me, it was only you and Ish being friends before you met us.
Tua: Kinda hard to choose when you have more friends in your group.
Ash sighed nodding.
Ash: Just-really hard to choose. I really wish there was an easier way to do this.
Ricky: I'm sure you'll think of something-
Spads: HEY GUYS! WE GOT TROUBLE AT THE HOK!
They got up as the legends ran over.
Freaky D: Just got word from Torgo, RZ needs us at the HOK.
Deaky D: Ish is there with them as well as Stallion.
Ash: Well, we better head over.
They ran off the field..but Spike stopped Troy and Shock for a moment.
Spike: Easy, ice spots.
Shock and Troy looked on the ground seeing they nearly slipped.
Troy: Whoa, close call thanks.
Shock: Thanks Spike..how did you know?
Spike just tapped his sunglasses as walked off, the two following him in confusion.
Later, HOK...
Torgo: Are you sure your okay?
Ish and Torgo was waiting for the rest of them with RZ and Stallion...the later eyes sunken and red.
Stallion: *bit annoyed* I swear I am fine-
RZ: *Sees the Guardians and Legends* Hello Guardians, Legends.
Ash: Hey RZ-*sees Stallion* Stallion-
Stallion: I'M FINE.
The legends looked at Torgo in worry, who shrugged as did Ish to his friends.
Stallion: But the team isn't. We had a security breach during the Combine.
Spads rose his hand with curiosity.
Spads: What is the Combine?
RZ gave a warm smile as he showed clips and footage of the Combine.
RZ: The Combine is the annual event where all thirty two teams evaluate draft prospects for the next season.
Ish: And there's a huge event in the spring called the Draft that last a few days. The host city has a huge party, music, and alot of famous figures of the NFL appearing.
Troy: *to Rush Lee* That's gonna be me there one day.
Rush Lee: *to Troy* Will be routing for you.
Stallion: *goes to them with a footage* Our closed circuit security got footage that showed an unidentified coach collapsing on the field, before we found only two draftees and three coaches on the ground.
Stallion showed the footage, Ricky and Spike nodding.
Ricky: Coach Wildwood. Not surprise he was using that to go incognito.
Marty: Pardon who?
Spike: Wildcard's disguise when he was 'training' Ricky to be his Guardian.
Freaky D: That must be how he's been getting information.
Deaky D: It could also be what he looks like out of that suit.
Tua: Interesting. So question, what would he want with the combine and the prospects.
Spads: Nothing good for sure. You know why Stallion?
Stallion: *nods* Well, before the Megacore, our shard worked overtime absorbing all the good energy from the community since we host the prospects. The Megacore took over after the Core was put back together. This-IS THE LAST THING I WANT HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
The Guardians shivered hearing the venom in his voice, the Legends getting worried at the tone.
Torgo: So um-you called us to help protect it?
Stallion: Yeah, I know those two would be more than excited getting a Megacore during off season so-I need all the help I can get.
Ish's thoughts: More ways than one.
Ish: Sure thing, we'll do all we can to help.
RZ: Thank you. Please accompany Stallion to Indianapolis.
They nodded as the went to the portal.
Rush Lee: I do believe I have read up on this Combine.
Torgo: *smiles* I was wondering if you guys have been looking into the NFL.
Spads: So what did you learn?
With that they jumped in-
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Rush Lee: Well since 1982, the best of the best have been invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, hopes to make it to the big leagues after graduating. This is a February event that is a week long showcase to display these new stars talents to the teams prospecting them.
Spike: Very interesting.
Rush Lee: If I recall, the Combine's current state was thanks to a member of the Cowboys named Gil Brandt. No matter what, the Combine has always been held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Indiana-which we are about to land in.
Ish: Stay vigelent everyone.
Indianapolis Indiana...
They landed in the ground of a-
Twins: *confused* Football factory?
Guardians and Legends both looked around in confusion
Troy: Uh Stallion, I think the coordinates are off.
Spike: Unless the HOK is glitching still from yesterday.
Stallion: *shakes his head* This is were the Megacore is kept during off season. Confuses anyone who wants it. So-less worry there.
Marty: Huh, hiding the magic football in a souvenir football factory, who would of guess. That's a really good idea Stallions.
..Stallion didn't flinch.
Ash: *worry* Stallion-what's wrong-
Stallion: *irritable* NOTHING. Everyone beens asking me that it's nothing.
The heroes were about to press on when they heard a pounding, which soon turned into a crash as Blitzbots appeared causing a panic to those who work there.
Ash: WHIRL WIND BLITZBOTS!
Shock: *stern* Everyone scatter!
The workers did just that as the Guardians hide and got into Guardian mode, running out for battle.
Ish: Okay everyone, keep those Whirl winders busy.
Torgo: Last thing we want is to be blown away by 'W'hirl'w'ind 'B'litzbots. *Tongue tied* Whirl-whirl win-
Ish: Just keep them busy *Torgo: Thank you.*!
They nodded and headed off.
Ish: *to Stallion* Try and say that that name three times fast.
Torgo: Okay, let's head to the Megacore. Stalls, lead the way.
Stallion nodded as the three ran off.
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Shock: *dodges* We need to fight carefully!
Ash: We can't use lighting or fire powers, *shields from attack* that would put this place under risk-
She, Troy and Ricky nearly flew away before grabbing the built in shelves along side their Legends.
Rush Lee: AQUATIC SLASH BLAST!
Rush Lee sent a mirage of his attack, which Ricky took an advantage of.
Ricky: ICE BLAST POWER PASS!
He sent ice with the water blast, freezing the three Whirl Winds.
Spike: Quick thinking there Lil Bird!
Troy: Let's head to a spot where the wind isn't strong!
They ran off as the Whirl Winds broke free as they ran off, but not before Ricky ran back and blast one of them.
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Stallion sighed as they reached the hidden vault.
Stallion: STAND GUARD.
Both nodded as he opened the door and ran inside.
Ish: He's really acting off, something is wrong.
Torgo: I know, we need to look into this once things-
Ish did the hush symbol as he pointed in a direction. The two slowly went over to see-
Dropkick: *using controller* Vortex 'A' and 'B' Engaged...urg utter waste of time. This Megacore isn't even strong it's not a game day energy, I would rather bring the NFL to it's knees at the combin-
Ish and Torgo: HELLO.
Dropkick actually screamed startled seeing the annoyed Guardian and Legend..to which he was greeted with blast as he dodged it. Ish chased him as he sent signals to Torgo, who nodded as he went another direction
Ish: Nice try but your not getting away from us.
Dropkick: Of course I am-
Torgo appeared behind him and kicked the controller away to Ish, who caught it. Dropkick groaned as he saw a group of workers hiding and blasted a crate in the air.
Ish: Torgo think fast!
Torgo: *runs over* SMASHDOWN!
In a swift move, the crate broke apart releasing football that fell on the workers.
Veteran worker: Thank you. I'm gonna need a vacation after this.
Torgo: Agree there, heard the south is nice this time of year.
He nodded as he and the other two workers ran off, with Torgo running off with Ish.
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The twins were laughing at the Whirl Winds, who were wobbling in place.
Freaky D: Look at them! Their like the Weeble Wobbles from the 90s!
Deaky D: I think you broke a screw on them Ricky, Rush Lee! Look at them!
The rest of them were smiling as they laughed. It was a little bit but they calmed down nodding.
Marty: Okay, got the laughs out? *both nodded* Cool. Tua, take them down town.
Tua: With Pleasure. TACKLE TIME FOR TUA!
He grew as he ran over, tackling the bots into bits. Stallion walked out to see a head of a Blitzbot bounced passed him, seeing the damages around the factory.
Stallion: *irritable* URG. GREAT, NOW I GOTTA DEAL WITH DAMAGES. -sighs- Least their down.
Spads: Way ta go Tua!
Tua went over going to normal size as the others ran over, de transforming. Stallion put on a tired smile as he walked over.
Ash: Megacore is safe.
Ish: *shows controller* Not only that but we snagged this too.
Torgo clapped his hands as a small portal appeared.
Torgo: We'll send this bad boy to RZ. We'll make better use of this than the tin can.
They nodded as Ish dropped it into the portal as it closed.
Ish: We better find another place for the Megacore, we can't leave it here if they know.
Stallion: G-Good idea. Let's scout around the Combine for a good place-
?: STALLION THERE YOU ARE!
Stallion flinched as the heroes turned and-
Troy: *eyes widen* Dude it's-it's him.
The eight one year old man walked to them with a smile.
Marty: *awe* I can't believe it's him.
Twins: So, that's-
Ish: *awe* Gil Brandt, known to be the scouter for the Cowboys and let me tell you he needs no introduction. He scouted the best of the best, even going overseas which was a new field for the NFL at the time by recruiting the Cowboys kicker Toni Fritsch.
Ash: *awe* Psychology testing, pro days at school, in fact he's the reason the Combine IS THE COMBINE it is today. He even helped basketball teams by making hospitality suites for the coaches of th NCAA Basketball tournaments.
Ricky: *awe* I had no idea he was here-
Stallion: *weakly* Hehe, neither did I. Thought he left for the day.
Gil Brandt: Stallion there you are we got worried when you ran off-*sees the kids and Legends;clicks* Ah, Blitzbot problems.
Stallion: *hidden irritability* YEP.
Gil looked at them, sharing the same worries as they did. He sighed nodding.
Gil Brandt: Well then, *smiles* How about I show you kids around. My treat-
Guardians: *excited* YES PLEASE.
The Legends looked at Stallion-they could see him shaking.
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Gil Brandt: Welcome to the combine.
The Guardians and Legends looked around in awe as the new prospect trained, Gil leading them around the field.
Gil Brandt: As you see on this side of the field we have the forty yard dash. And over there we have the Bench pressing, with the vertical jumps on this side followed by the twenty yard shutter; after all the scouts are gonna be looking explosive powers and strong finishes.
Spike: *Awe* Dang. Look at these guys go,
Gil Brandt: Well a lot goes in when making an NFL Star. I've seen so many pass by here in my years in the NFL and each one has left their mark on the field. I will say you all came in at a great time, we got a couple of friends with us today that you should meet.
They nodded as they followed Gil, Stallion trailing behind. When they saw the two-
Troy: No way! Reggie Wayne and Andrew Luck!
The Legends looked at the two, and it clicked.
Freaky D: Oh! We read about you. *Turns NFLComm* Reggie Wayne, number 87 and wide receiver of the Indianapolis Colt. You helped the team win in Super Bowl XLI with a 53-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter was a huge help. You also lead the NFL in receiving yards in 2007 and became a six time pro bowler.
Reggie smiled as this as Deaky took over the next one.
Deaky D: *to Andrew* And your Andrew Luck, number 12 of the same team as Reggie only as the Quarterback. You were drafted last year and set a NFL rookie passing record of 4,374 yards. And if I recall *smirks* You just got your first pro bowl last season for 2013. And still, you are the simple life kinda guy, Just taking each day with a chill persona.
Andrew had to chuckle a bit there nodding.
Andrew Luck: Stallion was not kidding when he said you all were doing you research on us.
Reggie Wayne: *smiles* Yeah, it's nice to meet you all here at the Combine.
The looked at Stallion who was miles away, giving the Guardians and Legends warm yet concern smiles.
Andrew Luck: Any friends of Stallions is a friend of ours.
Ish: Thanks.
Marty: So what brings you two to the Combine. You guys are superstars on the field given the twins description.
Reggie and Andrew looked at the prospects.
Reggie Wayne: We're here to help mentor the new guys. While I offer the Veterans point of view, Andrew helps with his recent draft.
Andrew Luck: This builds a special connection that only a mentor and young player can share.
Ricky brought Spike in at that, giving him a small smile as he returned on.
Ricky: Boy do I know the feeling-
Marty: IDEA!
HE FLINCHED.
All turned to Marty, who then looked at Ash.
Marty: THIS! THIS IS YOUR ANSWER ASH!
Ash: *very confused* W-What answer-
Troy, Tua and Ricky soon caught on with the idea.
Troy: Oh yeah MARTY GREAT IDEA!
He shoke.
Ash: *very confused* W-what idea?
Ricky: Ash just give us a location and we'll start from there!
SO LOUD.
Shock: *Extremely confused* What is going on now?
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Talking at once: YEAH THIS HAS TO WORK WE WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT IT THIS WILL REALLY HELP SO DO WE START WITH THE DASH OR THE HIGH JUMP OR-
SNAP!
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Stallion: *tick* WILL YOU ALL JUST QUIET DOWN ALREADY!
-All froze as Stallion face was red in anger as he glared at...
Fear hit him hard as the red vanished as horror came on his face. HE JUST YELLED AT HIS FRIENDS.
Stallion: *horror* I-I'm so sorry I-I didn't mean to-I-was just-I'm so-
Stallion face was soon looking at Torgo's, sternness and very much concern on his face.
Torgo: Stallion...we need to talk. Now. *to the Players, Gill and Guardians* Pardon us.
With that, Torgo and his team lead a shaken Stallion away; Ish watching in worry. He looked to his team, who nodded. He looked back and quietly followed the Rusherz along side Gil.
Meanwhile...
Dropkick: -sighs- Repair, attack, repair, attack...can we just have at least one that lets us win.
Dropkick was busy repairing the Blitzbots, now having to put a device that did not require a controller given his was taken.
Dropkick: Urg either way...*stops;looks at himself* Perhaps, I can use the scraps on myself so I don't get as damage with those Legends involved...I can see why Sudden Death went berserk, they are a nuseince just as much as the Guardians. Still, everything is working just as planed.
Lucus Oil Stadium...
The remaining Guardians and players looked on in worry.
Ash: This is-that's not normal. Will he be okay?
Andrew Luck: I hope so, this is not like him. But, what was it you guys were saying before, well, that?
Ash: Well, I have to pick one of my friends to come with me and my dad to San Diego, but I don't know who I should choose to go with.
Ricky: And, we've been trying to find ways to help with the decision and we thought about the Combine. We knew Stallion has been acting weird but-we got focused on one thing.
Troy: We feel bad we got focused on one friend with a small problem than one with a big one.
Andrew Luck: It's not you kids fault, some times it's hard when it comes to having a group of friends.
Reggie Wayne: And it can be difficult as well trying to choose between friends wanting to go on a trip to San Diego.
Andrew Luck gave a grin as he got a football.
Andrew Luck: Kinda like when the Wide Receivers *throws it over Reggie, caught by Ash* Begging for the ball during game day.
Reggie smirked with a chuckle as did Andrew, nudging him.
Reggie Wayne: Oh I'll so get you back for that.
Ash smiled at the football, then at the players.
Andrew Luck: I think the answer your friends were giving is pretty simple Ash.
Reggie Wayne: Yeah, when in doubt settle it on the field.
It finally clicked.
Ash: The combine test! Whoever scores the best and most will get the extra ticket!
The boys smiled nodding.
Troy: Yeah, was hoping this would help you with your decision.
Ash: Yeah, thanks guys...let's wait for Ish and the others to get back-
A prospect came over in worry with some others.
Travis Kelce: Hey guys, is Stallion alright? I saw him leave the field with the Legend Rusherz.
All looked to where they left.
Ricky: I sure do hope so.
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Ish and Gil found a door cracked open, quietly hiding behind the door.
..Inside, Stallion was sitting as the legends stood next and in front to him.
Torgo: *Calmly* Stallion, what in the world is going on? You been acting irritable, been dodging questions concerning you, you YELLED AT YOUR FRIENDS.
Shock: *Worried* This isn't like you, and most of you have been acting off. What is going on?
Stallion was silent.
Spads: Please Stallion, we want to help you.
Still..nothing. Torgo took a breath, sighing.
Torgo: Stallion..whatever is going on, whatever is bugging you all, please let us in. We're your friends, and we want to help you and the others. Please, Stallion.
...Stallion tears fell and finally broke down crying, hugging Torgo as he sob.
Stallion: *breakdown* EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING IS WRONG THAT'S WHAT!
Spike: *very worry* Stallion-
Stallion: *breakdown* FIRST WE FIND OUT WARREN WAS BASICALLY MANIPULATED FROM SOMEONE INTO BECOMING WILDCARD, SIDEKICK'S GONE MENTAL, A-AND-
Twins: Stall-
Stallion: *breakdown* WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS WRONG WITH SCAVENGER! BLOW-TORCH IS GETTING UPSET K-9'S FREAKING OUT FANG'S IN A PANIC! SCAVENGER'S HAS BEEN GOING SOME DAYS PARALISYED AND WE HAVE NOT CLUE WHY!
The Legend Rusherz hearts break hearing the situation as Stallion cried.
Stallion: *breakdown* THIS IS MY FAULT HE'S IN THIS STATE!
Shock: *shock* Why would you think this is your fault?!
Stallion: *breakdown* WHOSE TEAM WAS THERE BEFORE THE RAVENS!? WHO LEFT THE CITY IN ANGER ONLY FOR IT TO BOIL OVER!?
-The room fell silent.
Ish and Gil hearts broke hearing the cries and the fact that Stallion, who himself and his own team had no fault in what happened in the past, was blaming himself.
Spads: Stalls, none of this was your fault. What happened with Scavenger recently isn't your fau-
Stallion: *breakdown* YOU DIDN'T SEE THE SCARS! YOU DIDN'T SEE HIM COME IN THE STATE HE WAS IN A FEW MONTHS BACK OR WHY HE DID IT!
Rush Lee: *Fear* S-Scars.
Torgo and Shock paled hearing that line as their friends looked at them.
Freaky D: W-When did Scavs get scars?
Deaky D: D-Did some on hurt him?
Torgo took a raspy breath, leaning the five legends in. In a quiet voice he told them-and horror were on their faces.
Spads: I-I had no idea all that happened.
Torgo: It happened before you all came it was-a mess.
Shock: W-We wanted to wait when things calmed down to tell you guys.
Stallion began to shake in the Legend's arms.
Stallion: *raspy breaths* WE SHOULD OF STAYED LONGER I-I'M SO-I'M SOR-
BANG!
All the Rusherz turned in shock to see Ish and Gil in the doorway, Ish's eyes pricked with tears. Stallion looked away from the two, but Ish made the Colt Rusher look at him.
Ish: Stallion, you know what could of happened if you guys stayed any longer right?
Stallion eyes widen a bit, but nodded as his eyes looked away.
Gil Brandt: *comes over* Scavenger would never blame you for what happened, all that and what happened was not in any of your control.
Stallion looked at them.
Spike:-Look, let's be real here. You think anyone of us expected all this; what with Warren and that tin can, or what happened with RZ or what's going on with Scavs?
Stallion shoke his head.
Torgo: Then it is not your fault. -sighs- Why didn't you tell us this?
Stallion: *Calming down* I-I just-we were worried on bring you guys into our problems when you just got back together.
Ish sighed nodding.
Ish: You thought you had it under control right?
All turned to the Guardian Leader surprise.
Ish: I-I know what your feeling. The whole San Diego trip, I thought the answer would be simple since me and Ash go way back but-it's, complicated. We have more friends now and-I thought it would be easy.
Gil Brandt: Here's a question; you told here your worries as well?
Ish: Not really, didn't want to add more on her plate.
Gil gave them all a warm smile as he sat them all down.
Gil Brandt: Hope you don't mind me putting my two cents in. I have seen so many guys coming in so I know fully well the worries you two both have. *looks out the door* There's a whole bunch of guys out there who were the best player on their high school and/or college team. Each of them all deserve a shot and have amazing talents on the field they want to show the coaches and scouters they got what it takes to be in the big league. *back at the heroes* However, even when you get in you don't always get picked to start or get your number in the huddle. You have to be a pro about it though, your in a team with alot of differnt players from all backgrounds and origins. But, if you have something on your mind, don't hold it in. Talk to folks like us and we'll do our best to them.
?: Heh, right from the mouth of a expert in the field.
All turned to see Reggie Wayne in the doorway smiling.
Reggie Wayne: Having the right spirit and support can be a huge help in times like this.
Ish and Stallion nodded, Stallion wiping his eyes.
Stallion: T-Thanks guys...I-I am so sorry for snapping at you like that just-haven't been getting alot of sleep.
Ish: We're just happy we know what's going on so we can help you. *smiles at Gil and Reggie* Thanks you guys.
Reggie smiled heading over.
Reggie Wayne: *fist pumps Ish;ruffles Stallions head* Glad we're good. Now then, we found a way to figure out this decision. We're having you kids do some Combine test, one with the most points go to San Diego.
Ish: Hey thats a good idea there.
Torgo: *smiles* Well, we better not keep them waiting.
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The Guardian, Legends, Stallion and two men were walking to the field.
Reggie Wayne: So, you ready to make some trouble out on the field.
Ish: *chuckles* Oh yeah, I am.
Torgo: Just keep your strength in ch-*feels something* why is there wind blowing inside.
All eyes widen as they ran to the entryway, seeing large Whirlwind Blitzbots on the field.
Ish: A-Are you all seeing this.
Spike: *looks* Looks like the tin can upgraded them, we got five of them spinning around with Dropkick overhead. We got prospects stuck in this along side Ricky and the others as hostages-
Stallion and Reggie Wayne: *shock* How do you see all that?
Spike smirked as he tapped his sunglasses as Ish gave the hold on symbol and ran off.
Spike: Upgrade.
Dropkick: HA! YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO BEAT THE WINDS OF CHANGE! I WILL DESTROY EVERY SINGLE NEXT GENERATION STAR OF THE NFL AND FLUNG THEM TO SPAC-
?: SIDE KICK!
Dropkick looked over seeing the group, Stallion's red tired eyes glaring at him as Ish, armored up, returned.
Gil Brandt: *nods* Guardian, tell us what to do.
Ish: Once I hit the center Blitzbot you three get the prospects out fast.
The two nodded as Ish and Torgo ran over.
Ish: Alright, question; would you prefer the annihilator or the destroyer.
The Blitzbot said nothing. With a nod, both Ish and Torgo lept up and smashed the Blitzbot's head in.
Torgo: Annihilator, very good choice. SMASH DOWN!
Torgo sent his move to another as Ish took down it down. Stallion watched on-then, an idea came as he ran off.
Dropkick: ANNOYING LITT-
Twins: SPIRAL SNAP!
Dropkick had to dodge a fiery wind from the twins are the rest of the Legends ran onto the field.
Rush Lee: AQUATIC SLASH BLAST!
Rush Lee did a spiral spin in the air removing some of the prospects from the tornado with Spads, Shock leading them away and to Reggie and Gil.
Reggie Wayne: Their going to need back up fast-
Stallion: HEY GUYS!
Everyone turned to see Stallion running on the field holding the Megacore.
Stallion: Anything I can do?
Ish: Yeah, can you quickly channel the Megacore's energy.
Torgo: Oh yeah! We might be able to destabilized the vortex-
Stallion: Hold on might?
Ish: Best we got under short time.
Stallion took a breath, nodding.
Stallion: Let's do THIS *Raises Megacore up*!
Stallion concentrated the energy into the vortex, as it slowed down and the rest of the Legends grabbed the players old and soon new. The Guardians saw this and took the chance to transform.
Spads: YEAH STALLS!
Ish: GREAT WORK STALLION!
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Dropkick glared at the Colt Rusher.
Dropkick: THEY-RUIN-EVERYTHING.
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The now armored five Guardians landed next to Ish and the other Rusherz.
Andrew Luck: *follows the others out* THANKS GUYS!
Reggie Wayne: GIVE THAT RUST BUCKET FOR US!
They nodded as everyone left, the field now only having the Guardians, Rusherz and the enemies.
Ash: Okay, let's pop these airheads!
The team charged into battle with the Legends going into the NFLRs, Ash surrounded by electric as she tackled through a Blitzbot destroying it. Tua followed as Marty grabbed one by the many legs and smashed it to the ground.
Marty: What's wrong Blitzbot, head too high in the clouds? Or are you feeling flat?
Freaky D's voice: I feel like this should be a non alcoholic drinking game.
Deaky D's voice: Take a shot every time someone say a air pun.
Troy was speeding as he charged at the Blitzbot.
Rush Lee's voice: 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 GETTING CLOSE TROY!
Tory: *runs around the Blitzbot* HERE WE GO!
It only took three runs for the Blitzbot to short circuit.
Troy: And that's a change in possession!
Rush Lee jumped out and Kick the bot away, sending it fly and through the goal post.
Rush Lee: GOING LONG OTHER WAY!
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Dropkick eyes narrow-then, he spotted Stallion holding the Megacore as the Guardians reconvin and the Legends came out.
GUARDIANS.
LEGENDS.
RUSHERZ.
...HE HAD ENOUGH.
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Ish: *looks around* Is everyone okay?
Ash: Yeah.
Shock: We are all good.
Stallion gave a smile-a smile that vanished we he was take to the skies by Dropkick-
Stallion: HEY!
All looked up seeing Stallion holding on to the hoverboard.
Dropkick: HAND. ME. THAT. MEGACORE.
Stallion: Not a chance-SIDE KICK-
He looked up the hoverboard blasted a wall and aimed at it.-and his whole body froze. Dropkick's eyes-were RED.
...
BANG/CRACK!
Ish and Torgo: *panic* STALLION!
Ish and Torgo raced up as the others were in horror at the second sound.
The two reached the top seeing the area covered in the team's footballs.
Ish: We're Stallion and the Megacore?!
Torgo: Megacore's lost like a needle in a haystack with these look alikes, no thanks to that tin can-
Dropkick: *brusted out;angry* I'M 100% HIGH GRAND TITANIUM YOU MORON!
He blasted the wall and the two dodged.
Ish: Try and find them!
Torgo nodded as he threw footballs left and right in a panic, while Ish fought Dropkick in a blast battle. Dropkick looked around, and saw the Megacore next to Ish.
Ish: DROPKICK! WHAT DID YOU DO TO STALLION!? WHERE IS HE?!
Dropkick:-Annihilator, or destroyer?
Ish was confused, and soon was met with a surprised kicked to the side as Dropkick grabbed the Megacore and fled to the hover board.
Dropkick: The Eradicator, excellent cho-
Torgo: *horror* SHARDS!
Ish froze as he slowly looked over, seeing Torgo over someone-Ish forgot the Megacore once he saw it.
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Dropkick flew out laughing.
Tua: He's got the Megacore!
Ricky: I GOT TH-
Spike: RICKY STOP!
All froze and turned to the legends, fear on their faces.
Spads: That scream was from Torgo somethings wrong!
Ricky: S-Stallion-he was there when Dropkick-we have to get up there now!
They all nodded and ran to the hole in the wall.
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Ish: *De transforms;pale* O-Oh man this-this is bad.
Ash: Ish! Torgo! *runs in with the others* What ha-
She froze letting a small scream of terror out, de transforming with the others.
Shock: *pale* OH-oh Shards...
Stallion was on the ground shaking and eyes widen...his shoulder blade popping not just out of socket..
BUT OUT OF HIS SKIN.
Shock: *Horror* OH SHARDS WHAT DID HE DO!?
Stallion: *in pain* Guys-
Deaky D: WHAT IN THE WORLD DID HE DO TO CAUSE THIS!?
Stallion: *pain* Guys it's okay.
Torgo: Horror* STALLION HOW IS ANY OF THIS OKAY!?
The Legend Rusherz shoke in fear and horror, while the Guardians seeing Ish though pale, kept a calmness on his face.
Tua: *takes a breath* HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
Ish: *pale* Dropkick...i see his foot mark on his shoulder.
Marty: He did this-?
Stallion: *pain* I-I'm fine.
All shoke as Stallion tired to get up.
Stallion: *pain;pained smile* I-I'm fine promise-
Spads: *Horror* STALLION YOUR BONE IS STICKING OUT AND YOUR BLEEDING HOW ARE YOU FINE?!
Tua: *comforts Spads* Easy.
Ricky:-We need to get that wound cleaned. Last thing we want is a infection.
Spike: -gulps- I-I'll get the first aid kit not far from here! Saw it during the first attack!
Spike ran off as Ish leaned Stallion's head on his lap.
Stallion: *pain* H-How are you kids so calm about this?
Troy: How are you so calm with this?
Stallion couldn't help but give a weak chuckle.
Stallion: *pain* Was worried about my friends being in a panic, turns out you kids I didn't need to worry about the freak out.
Ash: We were the ones calming you all down in the end.
The Legends had manage to calm their racing hearts, though still in horror the injury.
Freaky D: Stallion how did Dropkick hurt you with a kick?
Stallion: *pain* He actually pinned me and smashed me on the wall hard, didn't think this type of injury was possible. Didn't even know he was able to do that...team's gonna freak-
Rush Lee: *horror* The others ARE GONNA FREAK.
Spike: *running back* GOT IT!
Spike went down and opened the kit, Ash grabbing a clean towel from the rack. She handed it to Ish as he put the alcohol on it.
Ish: This is gonna sting okay.
Ricky: *holds his unharmed hand* Just in-case.
Stallion nodded as Ish placed the rag on the wound..he winced with a small gasp.
Stallion: *pain* Y-yeah, that stings.
Marty: We can do the cleaning but I don't think were certified to put bone back in the skin.
Tua: Can't we take him to the hospital?
Spads: Not in the condition he's in, what if his bone comes out all the way.
Ricky: Well isn't there someone we can call on the fly?
Ish:-*remembers* Freefall, someone call Freefall!
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Freefall: Shards of the core Stallion, your lucky your shoulder bone didn't pop entirely out of your body.
Freefall had the bone pushed back in as he sew the cleaned wound shut, the others watching.
Stallion: *wincing;in pain* Tell me about it...
Shock: How is he?
Freefall sighed as he continued to sew.
Freefall: Not gonna be on duty for a while, now you said Dropkick did this?
Ish: Yeah, and he took the Colt's Megacore with him. We lost the Megacore but-sighs- Thank Goodness we found you before the worst happened.
Stallion gave them all a weak pained smile as Freefall finished.
Freefall: There we go, *places his arm in a sling* I want you to take it easy for the next couple weeks okay?
Stallion: Y-Yeah-hey Freefall.
Freefall: Hmm?
Stallion looked at their friends, then back at Freefall.
Stallion: C-Can we all talk for a moment?
Meanwhile...
Dropkick mused as he looked at Wildcard.
Wildcard: I don't see how you could be happy after failing to get the Megacore.
Dropkick: Just- satisfied with something.
Wildcard: *questioning* What could you be so satisfied with this failed mission?
Dropkick: Just-lot of things. I assure you I gave it my all, made sure I manage to snag a bit of energy for you to meet your needs, and you were not harm. What's more to ask for?
Wildcard looked at Dropkick weirdly.
Wildcard: -sighs- Alright, fine. Just an FYI, you betray me and you will be rewired.
Dropkick-internally smiled.
Dropkick: UNDERSTOOD SIR.
Lucas Oil Stadium...
Ish and Ash were waiting with the others for Marty to come out, the brown fan asking for a few minted with Stallion and Freefall after they explained what was going on. All the Guardians had changed into training outfits for the occasion.
Ish: Hey Ash, question. I know you and I are solid but, is there a reason you didn't go with me to take to San Diego?
Ash: *nods* Thought I can take someone else, want to get to know the others better.
Ish: *Smiles* I figure that was the reason. Sorry I didn't tell you about this sooner.
Ash: It's fine. *leans into him* I'm just glad we got great friends to have a situation like this.
Ish: OH YEAH. Give me this conflict over bullies any day.
Torgo and Shock looked at them with smiles when Marty walked to the others, sighing as he slumped on the bench.
Freaky D: So, any idea what's up?
Marty: Well...my mom's gonna have another patient.
Deaky D: *Worry* That serious huh.
Marty: Oh yeah, won't go into details right now but their best bet to find out what's wrong is to go to my mom. I think I know what it is, but I want my mom's words to confirm it.
?: HEY!
All turned to see Rich Eisen running over with a smile.
Rich Eisen: I heard what you guys did for Stallion, the team just called sending their thanks.
Ish: It's nothing, we're just glad he's going to be okay.
Reggie Wayne: *coming over with Andrew* He's still going to get a chewing from Jim, he nearly got a heart attack hearing what happened.
They chuckled nodding.
Ash: Well then, the Combine is over there. You boys ready to go-
Shock: Hold it! We gotta start in style. I wanna see Rich run-
Five Legends: YEAH!
Rich gave a smile as the Legends started a cheer with the Guardians.
?: Come on Rich, it's a tradition at this point.
Stallion walked in, arm in a sling but a warm smile on his face. Rich nodded as he went to the running section of the combine-AND TOOK OFF LIKE HE WAS FLYING. He finally stopped smirking.
Ash: Does he always run in a suit?
Reggie Wayne: EVERY YEAR.
Stallion: -chuckles- Gotta say, he does it with style.
The Legends smiled as Torgo placed a hand on his good shoulder.
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-WHISTLE SOUNDS-
Tua was working along side another prospect on weights.
Xavier Rhodes: GRAB, THEN DOWN, FULL EXTENSION-HOLD
Both kept in place before dropping their respect weights.
Xavier Rhodes: *sweating* And you repeat it as many times as possible.
Tua: *sweating* G-Got it-HOW MUCH DID YOU LIFT?
Xavier Rhodes: *sweating* About 225 pounds.
Tua: *sweating* And how many reps was that, i lost count.
Xavier Rhodes: *sweating* Twenty.
Tua: *sweating* How much did I do?
Xavier Rhodes: *sweaty* Bout same as mine.
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Troy and Latavius were in position of the running section.
Latavius Murray: Now the key is to listen to the coach's whistle, once it goes off LAUNCH OFF THE LINE.
Tory nodded as the whistle blew and they went running.
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Jordan Poyer and Marty were doing the leap test as Ricky, Ash and Ish locked heads with kicking alongside Sam Martin. Gil walked over.
Gil Brandt: How are they doing?
Andrew Luck: Equal in strengths that's for sure.
Reggie Wayne: Ash's got some powerful friends.
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Stallion: ALRIGHT! RESULTS ARE IN!
The Guardians went over next to the Legends.
Andrew Luck: Scores are in.
Gil Brandt: You all tired your best and were magnificent, we are very proud of you. Whoever has been training you they would be proud too.
They smiled warmly as the secretly eyes there Legends, part of the contribution.
Reggie Wayne: Without further adieu, Andrew?
Andrew nodded as he looked at the paper.
Andrew Luck: The Winner is Ash.
Ash's eyes widen at this.
Ash: M-Me?
Shock: *smiles* Think I know why. You mind not know this consciously but, I think someone knows the answer.
Ish placed a hand on her shoulder.
Ish: Out of all of us there is ONE who is still new to the group.
All turned to-
Ish: Ricky, he's the newest member of our team and you two been through the same experiences. I think he'll get the most spending time with you.
Torgo: Like a mentor to a prospect.
Troy: That makes alot of sense.
Marty: Yeah, BUT you better send us pictures.
Ash chuckled nodding.
Ash: Well, looks like your coming o San Diego with me.
Ricky smiled, as he looked to Spike.
Ricky: Awesome, can't wait for summer...But, as much as I'm not use to the cold weathers up here, I'm excited just to see what happens next.
Meanwhile...
K-9:-Now play it back again slowly.
Jimmy nodded as he slowed the outside security footage-DROPKICK APPEARED AND FLEW INTO THE WATER.
Jimmy Haslam: Seems like it's been constant there. You think this is a clue to where they are?
K-9 nodded. The team, even with their Megacore back, had been keeping an eye on the surrounding area and just today..they got something Big.
K-9: Keep us posted on this Jimmy, we might have found our ticket to something as bit as the Super Bowl.
END OF EPISODE..